Ginger’s Creative Corner

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Ginger's Creative Corner is dedicated to thoughtful storytelling---often approached through a Christian lens. Whether you write for a secular or Christian audience, follow along for writing advice!

  1. MAR 24

    How to Find Writing Critique Buddies (And Get Quality Feedback)!

    Writing is largely a solo adventure—until it’s not. You’ve hidden away, hunched over your computer for ages, and now it’s time to get feedback. Your family and friends aren’t interested, so you turn to the dreaded internet. But where to begin? How do you find people that are interested and helpful? First, there are a few things you need to make sure you have in place before searching for writing buddies. Check out this video for all the tips! Here at Ginger’s Creative Corner, we are nerdy Christian storytellers dedicated to helping others create high-quality fiction that will appeal to both Christian and secular audiences. 00:00 Intro 01:12 Develop the Right Mindset for Feedback 02:14 Polish Your Manuscript 03:26 Be Ready to Provide a Critique in Return 05:01 Swap Chapter Samples 06:14 Be Clear on the Feedback You Want 06:51 Create a Questionnaire 07:47 Give Them Permission to be “Harsh” 11:02 Where to Find Writing Partners 14:02 Sometimes Professional Help is Needed ****** Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gingerscreativecorner Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ****** Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner **** #howtowrite #writingadvice #editing#critique #writing

    16 min

  2. MAR 10

    Are You a Good Critique Buddy? 7 Tips to Polish and Identify Useful Manuscript Critiques

    Part of author culture is finding critique buddies for manuscript swaps, but this can be a problem if you don’tknow how to give a proper critique. It is far more than saying what you liked and didn’t like (that’s for beta readers). If you can’t give useful feedback, you’re going to have a hard time keeping critique buddies, and you won’t be able to discern what feedback you receive is useful or not. So, follow along for 7 ways to make sure you are maximizing your abilities as a critique buddy (and they’ll help you identify useful feedback on your own work). Here at Ginger’s Creative Corner, we are nerdy Christian storytellers dedicated to helping others create high-quality fiction that will appeal to both Christian and secular audiences. 00:00 Intro 01:20 The Right Mindset 04:12 Be Clear About Your Story 07:01 Be Clear About the Kind of Feedback You Want 10:09 Understand the Phase of Editing 11:34: Be Honest About Your Abilities 14:13 When Your Critique Buddy Doesn’t Agree 15:17 When Your Buddy’s Manuscript is ROUGH 17:42 Top-Down Approach ****** Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gingerscreativecorner Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ****** Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner **** #howtowrite #writingadvice #editing#critique #author

    24 min

  3. FEB 24

    Why Readers Are Ghosting You: How to Diagnose What Ails Your Manuscript

    If you are a writer who is struggling to retain readers, look no further! There are mainly six reasons why you may find that readers are ghosting you, and while you can’t fix people’scommunication issues, you can fix who you’re giving your book to, your behavior, and, most of all, your manuscript.  Here at Ginger’s Creative Corner, we are nerdy Christian storytellers dedicated to helping others create high-quality fiction that will appeal to both Christian and secular audiences. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Readers Are Busy 01:32 Readers Aren’t Your Audience 04:13 Readers Don’t Want to Hurt Your Feelings 05:12 You Might Have Been Rude 06:43 Bonus: Be Honest About Your Values 07:30 Internal Logic Broke 13:24 Writing Isn’t Ready 15:58 Time for a Professional 16:45 Closing ****** Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gingerscreativecorner Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ****** Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner **** #writingadvice #books #howtowrite

    17 min

  4. JAN 27

    7 Common Mistakes Writers Make in Their Books (Are You Guilty?)

    I read many manuscripts, especially opening chapters, last year and noticed a trend among mistakes made by writers. In this video, I’ve narrowed them down to seven main issues, and I discuss why they are a problem. The good news is that if you find that your book is guilty of one of these mistakes, you’re not doomed. They can easily be fixed with some rewrites! Here at Ginger’s Creative Corner, we are nerdy Christian storytellers dedicated to helping others create high-quality fiction that will appeal to both Christian and secular audiences. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Setting and Worldbuilding 02:16 Characters Without Depth 03:03 Passive Main Characters 04:48 Writing the Reluctant MC 05:43 Writing Characters that Drift Through Life 07:06 Writing Oppressed Characters 10:59 Unrealistically Traumatizing Characters 12:57 Starting Your Book with a Mass Slaughter 15:03 Telling Instead of Showing 16:02 Starting at the Wrong Place 17:38 What Does an Inciting Incident Look Like?  ******Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gingerscreativecorner Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ******Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner****#writing #books #christianity #storytelling

    21 min

  5. JAN 20

    Should Christians Write Morally Gray Characters? Approaching Flawed Protagonists

    As Christian storytellers, we want to make sure that our narratives are biblically responsible, and a lot of that dependson the characters, their actions, and the consequences of those decisions. With this in mind, are morally gray characters okay for Christians to write? What makes a responsible narrative versus a dangerous one? 00:00 Intro 00: 41 What is Morally Gray? 01:32 Why We Need Flawed Protagonists 05:21 Different Flaws You Can GiveYour Characters  09:40 Avoid Writing These Characters 10:03 Types of Character Arcs 13:16 Biblically Irresponsible Narratives 20:49 Showing Nuance ****** Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gingerscreativecorner Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ****** Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner **** #writingadvice #books #discernment

    23 min

  6. JAN 13

    What’s a Synopsis, Blurb, & Logline? (And Why Traditional and Indie Writers Need Them)

    Many writers interchange the terms “synopsis” and “blurbs,” but these are two distinct files every writer needs. Whether you are planning to publish traditionally or to indie publish, you’ll want to have these handy—and your logline memorized! 00:00 Intro 00:30 Why You Need a Synopsis 01:21 What is a Synopsis? 02:02 How to Format a Synopsis 06:25 What is a Blurb? 09:53 Blurb Writing Advice 12:15 Logline / Elevator Pitch 17:32 Logline/ Elevator Pitch Tips ****** Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ****** Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner **** #writingadvice #books #howtowrite

    21 min

  7. JAN 6

    Show vs Tell: A Writer’s Comprehensive Guide

    One of the biggest frustrations I had as a young writer was receiving the feedback “you need to show, not tell,”and no one would explain what that meant! If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation, this video is for you! Here I break down the major areas where writers tend to “tell” instead of show, what that looks like, and how tofix it. You can check out the free tier of my Substack for the “cheat sheets” on filter words to look out for and strong verbs you can exchange those weak verbs with.  00:00 Intro 01:49 Emotional and Physical States 04:33 Character Traits 08:51 Physical and SettingDescriptions 14:21 Action and Plot 17:04 When to “Tell” 20:19 Extra Pointers ****** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GingersCreativeCorner Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ****** Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner **** #writingadvice #books #howtowrite

    30 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Need an Idea? Where to Find Storytelling Inspiration

    Where do creative ideas come from? This is a mystery for many people, especially aspiring storytellers. The good newsis that there’s no special trick to finding inspiration for your books, comics, films, or games. Today, we have outlined five major ways (no gimmicks required) that we will the endless well of creativity, and you can draw from it too! 00:00 Intro 00:33 The Practical 05:24 The Inspired 09:33 The Coincidental 13:27 The Ephemeral 15:04 The Personal 18:23 No Idea is Dumb! ****** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GingersCreativeCorner Substack: https://gingerscreativecorner.substack.com/ Merch: https://gingerscreativecorner.creator-spring.com ****** Website: www.gingerscreativecorner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersGCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingers_creative_corner/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gingers.creative.corner **** #storytelling #books #creativity

    24 min
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Ginger's Creative Corner is dedicated to thoughtful storytelling---often approached through a Christian lens. Whether you write for a secular or Christian audience, follow along for writing advice!

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    Ginger Jordan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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